Solitaire Rings
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings and Other Solitaire Rings on 1stDibs
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)Â
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.